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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, explain the following:
Formation of the Council of Ministers
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Solution
The Prime Minister selects a number of ministers according to his/her preference and submits a list to the President. When the President approves and appoints the Ministers on the list, the Council of Ministers is formed.
The Council of Ministers has three ranks within if –
- Cabinet Ministers
- Ministers of State and
- Deputy Ministers.
All ministers of the Council have to be members of either House of Parliament. In case a non-member is selected, he/ she has to be elected to either House within 6 months from the date of appointment.
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